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exemplary
ex·em·pla·ry [ ig zémpləree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. setting example: so good or admirable that others would do well to copy it
the child's exemplary conduct
2. serving as example: designed to serve as a warning to others
exemplary punishment
3. giving example: serving as an illustration or example of something ( formal )

[Late 16th century. < late Latin exemplaris< Latin exemplum (see example)]

ex·em·plar·i·ly adverb
ex·em·pla·ri·ness noun
ex·em·plar·i·ty [ ègzəm plárrətee ] noun
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